Piercings, body mofications, plastic surgery, etc...

[MadelynIris]

Generally seems pretty harmless, relative to other trends in our society:

But what do you make of this?

http://www.snopes.com/photos/bodymods/corset.asp

 

[Irvine511]

gross.

but more power to 'em.

 

[Mr. BAW]

Not for me...

 

[Tinybubbles]

It's a wierd combo. I know people that do severe body modification (hanging by hooks, etc.) as part of their spiritual practice and in clubs... but this seems alot to go through for the sake of fashion. I like real corsets better, thank you.
What's next, nailing stilletto shoes to your feet? Ouch.

 

[Do Miss America]

I'm just not a big fan of pain.

 

[dandy]

 

[verte76]

Ugh. Just not my style.

 

[U2democrat]

eeeeeeeeeeew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noooooooo thank you not for this skinny lil' girl here!

*shudders*

 

[nbcrusader]

I use to represent a manufacturer of silicone implants, primarily breast implants. There were many other types of implants designed for various cosmetic reasons. Many things that would cause a similar reaction to the cited piercing.

I would avoid and discourage body modifications that have no utilitarian purpose (such as eye correction, etc.).

 

[ILuvLarryMullen]

yuck, but it's not my problem/business if they want to do that.

 

[anitram]

Doesn't it bother anyone that the area where the hooks are is clearly inflamed? I find it extremely disturbing.

 

[ILuvLarryMullen]

well that'll happen when you poke holes in your self . sounds like they are asking for an infection.

 

[Pearl]

Usually I'm fascinated with body piercings, but those pictures turned my stomach.

 

[Moonlit_Angel]

Considering my reaction to various pictures of body piercings in the past, and judging from the comments in this thread, I think I'll pass on checking out those pictures.

I'm with the others in this thread-that kind of thing is definitely not for me, but if someone else wants to do that kind of stuff to their body, that's entirely up to them.

Angela

 

[indra]

Doesn't it bother anyone that the area where the hooks are is clearly inflamed? I find it extremely disturbing.

I think those piercings had been just put in when the photos were taken. It looks as if the people are still at the piercing/tatoo shop, and reading a bit about corset piercing apparently that particular type of piercing is removed shortly after being put in.

 

[Macfistowannabe]

Worthy of nothing more than vomit.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I'm afraid to click on it-what is it? Is it like a piercing that acts like a girdle or something?

I'll stick to my Spanx

 

[U2Kitten]

While I think all this is disgusting, it's their bodies, so they can do whatever they want to them, they will be the ones to suffer later. As long as it's not hurting anyone else, it's just their problem.

 

[Sue DeNym]

I would avoid and discourage body modifications that have no utilitarian purpose (such as eye correction, etc.).

I agree. I would never do anything permanent to myself like tattooing, branding, body piercing, implants, etc. and would strongly discourage my child from it. Too much potential for infection, disfiguring or catching the item on something and ripping it out of your body. To say nothing of the difficulty in getting a job later in life.

However, I am wondering: what is the mindset, the reasoning behind the current trend for "body modification"? It just seems awfully self-destructive to me.

 

[meegannie]

I really don't mind them, but I would never pay that much money for something that's only temporary.

I don't find them nearly as disturbing as eyelid piercings: http://www.bmezine.com/news/pubring/20040519.html

 

[bammo2]

well I found it a bit nauseating to look at the pictures, but speaking as a woman who has got several tattoos, and my nose and navel pierced as well as 11 ear rings, I think it would be hypocritical of me to judge them. those piercings are no different than my decorative piercings.

good luck to 'em

 

[DeadMansParty]

not for muah, but whatever floats your boat

 

[Macfistowannabe]

http://www.bmezine.com/news/pubring/20040519.html

I don't understand some people.

 

[Saracene]

Imagine someone coming over from behind and yanking at the lacing,

 

[dandy]

i'm literally flinching.

 

[Se7en]

i vomited in my mouth a little.

 

[therulz]

Can't deal with that thought...that corset piercing reminded me of a Mcburney's strap dressing..and since the only one that came to mind was used was over an open festering gangrenous wound..nuff said....sorry about sharing that.

Wouldn't a real corset be prettier?

 

[Sue DeNym]

Wouldn't a real corset be prettier?

Not to mention, you can remove it when you're tired of it!

Nice to meet another Zonie, therulz!

 

[elevation2u]

OUCH!

 

[bonoishot]

looks painful. the eyelid piercing pics made me cringe more tho